Robert G. Cristiano

Robert G. Cristiano obituary

Robert G. Cristiano

Robert Cristiano Obituary

Visit the Fenner Funeral Home, Inc. - Herkimer website to view the full obituary.
Robert G. Cristiano, age 58, of Herkimer passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital.

Rob was born on November 21, 1966, in Herkimer, the son of the late Victorio "Dick" and Mary Ann (Goodsight) Cristiano. He grew up in Herkimer and graduated from Herkimer Central School District. Upon graduating he furthered his education at Suny Oswego receiving a bachelor's degree in European and American History. Rob was employed at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona, for 32 years as a Craps dealer. Rob was a kindhearted loving man who would do anything for anyone. He will missed by all that know him.

Robert is survived by his loving companion of 27 years Susanne Conley and her son Robert Drumm, a brother, two sisters, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to Rob's calling hours on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4-7PM, at Fenner Funeral Home, Inc. 115 Court Street, Herkimer. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 11AM from the funeral home, with Deacon Jim Bower officiating. He will be laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, German Street, Herkimer.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to MOVAC, 15 State Route 5S, Mohawk, NY 13407. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert G. Cristiano, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Fenner Funeral Home, Inc. - Herkimer

115 Court Street, Herkimer, NY 13350

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